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Sherlock Holmes 35: Der Hund der Baskervilles
Aus einem alten Dokument geht hervor, dass die Familie Baskerville, deren Stammsitz in Dartmoor liegt, verflucht ist und von einem dämonischen Hund verfolgt wird. Viele glaubten, dies sei nur eine Legende, die Umstände des Todes von Sir Charles Baskerville legen jedoch nahe, dass dem nicht so ist und der unheimlich leuchtende Höllenhund wieder durch das neblige Moor streift und die Baskervilles gnadenlos verfolgt...
Mit den bekannten Stimmen von Joachim Tennstedt, Detlef Bierstedt, Jean Paul Baeck, Louis Friedemann Thiele, Bodo Primus, Kristine Walther, Johannes Raspe, Lutz Reichert, Hans Bayer, Max Schautzer, Marc Gruppe und den Hörspiel-Legenden Reinhilt Schneider, Dagmar von Kurmin und Horst Naumann.
2 CDs ca. 129 Minuten
Mit den bekannten Stimmen von Joachim Tennstedt, Detlef Bierstedt, Jean Paul Baeck, Louis Friedemann Thiele, Bodo Primus, Kristine Walther, Johannes Raspe, Lutz Reichert, Hans Bayer, Max Schautzer, Marc Gruppe und den Hörspiel-Legenden Reinhilt Schneider, Dagmar von Kurmin und Horst Naumann.
2 CDs ca. 129 Minuten
2 pages, Audio CD
Published September 28, 2018
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October 6, 2016
Please note that I gave this book 3.5 stars and rounded it up to 4 stars on Goodreads.
For such a short story, it did take a while to get going. We have Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson involved in a case of a mysterious hound that a man (James Mortimer) believes killed his friend Charles Baskerville. James is concerned since the new heir to the Baskerville estate, Sir Henry. There is a lot of clues and in the end, Holmes and Watson solve the mystery.
I like these stories (well the ones I have read) for the most part because we get told the story from Watson's point of view, with lots of Holmes running commentary. This one was lacking I thought since we get very little Holmes in this. I would liken it to the Poirot mystery I read last year where he solves the crime by sitting in his apartment, but had someone else do all of the work (The Clocks). Instead we have lots of Watson being on the scene and writing to Holmes to share his comments on everyone around the Baskerville estate.
I think the last story I read and really enjoyed about Sherlock and Doctor Watson was "The Adventure of the Speckled Band." Probably because the way the suspect set things up was very clever to me. And I loved the final resolution to everything as well. This story has whet my appetite somewhat for Holmes and Watson, so maybe I will start trying to read the first couple of stories again soon.
I can honestly say that I found the writing to be just a little bit muddled at times. I at one point could not follow who was who and who had done what (the two main women in the story). And I kind of called nonsense at how the whole thing was set-up. Maybe it's just me, but I think you could think of something better to do if you want to get rid of people. The flow was rather painful too for such a short story. I think it was jumping from Watson's narrative to his letters, and without Holmes around to provide clarity, I had no idea if what Watson was doing would ultimately be germane to the plot.
The setting of the Baskerville estate was perfect for a Halloween read though. A huge home alone on the moor with a dangerous hound afoot. We even get Watson out and about during a moonlit night for those who may want to read this for another bingo square.
The ending was slightly clumsy too. We had Holmes repeat what we already knew to Watson, and what Watson already knew too. I think it was to try to explain away a lot of holes in the story though, which Holmes or in this case Doyle did not do a very good job of.
I had a lot of fun reading everyone's updates and reviews for this one!
For such a short story, it did take a while to get going. We have Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson involved in a case of a mysterious hound that a man (James Mortimer) believes killed his friend Charles Baskerville. James is concerned since the new heir to the Baskerville estate, Sir Henry. There is a lot of clues and in the end, Holmes and Watson solve the mystery.
I like these stories (well the ones I have read) for the most part because we get told the story from Watson's point of view, with lots of Holmes running commentary. This one was lacking I thought since we get very little Holmes in this. I would liken it to the Poirot mystery I read last year where he solves the crime by sitting in his apartment, but had someone else do all of the work (The Clocks). Instead we have lots of Watson being on the scene and writing to Holmes to share his comments on everyone around the Baskerville estate.
I think the last story I read and really enjoyed about Sherlock and Doctor Watson was "The Adventure of the Speckled Band." Probably because the way the suspect set things up was very clever to me. And I loved the final resolution to everything as well. This story has whet my appetite somewhat for Holmes and Watson, so maybe I will start trying to read the first couple of stories again soon.
I can honestly say that I found the writing to be just a little bit muddled at times. I at one point could not follow who was who and who had done what (the two main women in the story). And I kind of called nonsense at how the whole thing was set-up. Maybe it's just me, but I think you could think of something better to do if you want to get rid of people. The flow was rather painful too for such a short story. I think it was jumping from Watson's narrative to his letters, and without Holmes around to provide clarity, I had no idea if what Watson was doing would ultimately be germane to the plot.
The setting of the Baskerville estate was perfect for a Halloween read though. A huge home alone on the moor with a dangerous hound afoot. We even get Watson out and about during a moonlit night for those who may want to read this for another bingo square.
The ending was slightly clumsy too. We had Holmes repeat what we already knew to Watson, and what Watson already knew too. I think it was to try to explain away a lot of holes in the story though, which Holmes or in this case Doyle did not do a very good job of.
I had a lot of fun reading everyone's updates and reviews for this one!
October 23, 2022
One of the most famous stories by Conan Doyle. His style of writing is absolutely gripping and the story itself doesn't let you put the book away. Marc Gruppe made great job, translation is wonderful. Beautifully written descriptions of moors are awesome. Take a cup of tea and let yourself to dive into Victorian era, mysterious deaths and attractive villains.
September 14, 2012
Ahhhhh...one of the first Sherlock Holmes books I'd ever read. Still a great read!
Even with all of the people who've played Holmes and Watson over the years, I still picture Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce when reading these stories.
Even with all of the people who've played Holmes and Watson over the years, I still picture Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce when reading these stories.
April 13, 2011
I love these stories. This was the first Sherlock Holmes story I ever read - back when I was young. I still remember picturing that scary hound. In my imagination it was quite a monster. lol That first venture started a love affair that still hasn't ended.
February 22, 2018
Enjoyable read.
It’s been a long time since reading a Sherlock Holmes story. He’s a bit of a pompous ass and poor Watson puts up with his constant put downs but still a good read.
It’s been a long time since reading a Sherlock Holmes story. He’s a bit of a pompous ass and poor Watson puts up with his constant put downs but still a good read.
August 24, 2011
I enjoyed this far more than I expected! Having read The Return of Sherlock Holmes, I found Holmes and Watson more rewarding here, in the context of a novel, than in that collection of short mysteries. Again, it's pretty amazing how influential this stuff is - as you read, it becomes obvious that everything from House M.D., to Patricia Cornwell, to Harry Potter, to Scooby-Doo, bears the fingerprints of Arthur Conan Doyle.
What's surprising, though, is how readable this book was, and how non-dated it felt. It was humorous, suspenseful, and (since I've never seen a film adaptation or anything) kept me guessing until the climax. Holmes is one of the best-known characters in literary history for good reason, and The Hound of the Baskervilles must be his high water mark. Great stuff.
What's surprising, though, is how readable this book was, and how non-dated it felt. It was humorous, suspenseful, and (since I've never seen a film adaptation or anything) kept me guessing until the climax. Holmes is one of the best-known characters in literary history for good reason, and The Hound of the Baskervilles must be his high water mark. Great stuff.
September 21, 2016
Although I think Sherlock Holmes is best when ACD is working in the short story format, "The Hound of the Baskervilles" has a lot of charm.
The main charm is the character of Watson. For a good portion on the story, Watson is the main protagonist, and a rather capable detective. No longer limited to "By George, Holmes, you're a genius"-type utterances, he moves the plot along and makes real progress.
Holmes makes a strong appearance, but his typical ingeniousness is subdued. The mystery is a good one, but (I think) just a bit too fussy. The last chapter ties all the threads together, but it doesn't do it very organically, which is a pity.
All in all, the best Holmes novel (so far.) I'm going to take a little break from these stories.
The main charm is the character of Watson. For a good portion on the story, Watson is the main protagonist, and a rather capable detective. No longer limited to "By George, Holmes, you're a genius"-type utterances, he moves the plot along and makes real progress.
Holmes makes a strong appearance, but his typical ingeniousness is subdued. The mystery is a good one, but (I think) just a bit too fussy. The last chapter ties all the threads together, but it doesn't do it very organically, which is a pity.
All in all, the best Holmes novel (so far.) I'm going to take a little break from these stories.
September 17, 2019
Ich musste das Buch vor Jahrzehnten mal in der Schule lesen, deshalb habe ich mich dieses Mal für das Hörspiel entschieden. Inhaltlich konnte ich mich nicht mehr im Detail an den Fall erinnern und wusste nur noch, dass es um einen Hund und das Moor ging. Das Hörspiel war sehr gut umgesetzt, nur der Fall bzw. die schlussendliche Auflösung konnte mich nicht so vom Hocker hauen. Deshalb gibt es durchschnittliche 3 Sterne von mir.
April 7, 2013
Finally Dr. Waston is making investigations of his own. Well, almost. He's not at Holmes level, but he's getting more recognition compared to the previous novels.
I find it a little bit too long for my taste, there's too many words especially in the end, but Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is always a great reading; and re-reading, too.
I find it a little bit too long for my taste, there's too many words especially in the end, but Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is always a great reading; and re-reading, too.
October 21, 2011
Right good yarn, that was. You don't need to say too much about Sherlock Holmes, do you?
November 3, 2022
When a respected country doctor comes to Sherlock Holmes with a murder he believes to have been caused by the supernatural, Holmes is intrigued. He sends Watson to the moor with the new heir to the Baskerville fortune to learn more about the curse that is supposed to haunt the family.
It doesn't get more classic than this when it comes to good mystery. It's easy to see why Conan Doyle's novels had the success they did. The plot is tight, neither too convoluted, nor too obvious. Watson is a good "everyman", representing the reader's perspective in the story and Holmes is both irritatingly and endearingly 5 steps ahead of the other characters, the reader and, who knows, probably the author too. The descriptions of the barren and misty moor are particularly wonderful. Conan Doyle creates exactly the sort of creepy ambiance necessary for the suspense of the story to take hold. A great classic read.
It doesn't get more classic than this when it comes to good mystery. It's easy to see why Conan Doyle's novels had the success they did. The plot is tight, neither too convoluted, nor too obvious. Watson is a good "everyman", representing the reader's perspective in the story and Holmes is both irritatingly and endearingly 5 steps ahead of the other characters, the reader and, who knows, probably the author too. The descriptions of the barren and misty moor are particularly wonderful. Conan Doyle creates exactly the sort of creepy ambiance necessary for the suspense of the story to take hold. A great classic read.
July 21, 2021
Mein erstes Buch am Kindle....damals noch auf der Handy App, während des Türkei Urlaubs und einer elends langweiligen Fußball...WM...EM....Who knows!
July 4, 2022
Mein erste Sherlok Holmes Buch. Eigentlich soo cool. Musste es auch für die Schule lesen haha. Aber das war anders cool haha
November 3, 2022
Einfach ein Muss für alle Leseratten.
September 22, 2024
4.5⭐
I enjoyed reading this book. I really liked the story and I did not want to put the book away. I also really like the way Sherlock Holmes explaines his way of thinking.
I enjoyed reading this book. I really liked the story and I did not want to put the book away. I also really like the way Sherlock Holmes explaines his way of thinking.
January 7, 2025
Es war ein sehr schöne spannende buch mit viel schöne diatilen
May 26, 2014
Sherlock has experienced a new surge of popularity in the last few years, and I can't say that I've ever had much to do with him or his very large fandom.
I can certainly see why he is so popular, with stories such as this one. Holmes is the genius we all admire and wish we could be like. Who wouldn't like to solve the mysteries of life with such an ease?
Yet, in this particular story, Holmes isn't present for much of it. Instead, Watson is on his own to try to collect clues for Holmes and to attempt to solve the mystery of the hound. I enjoyed Watson's POV, as his intelligence level is more along the lines of my own, and as I was reading, I felt almost like I was trying to solve the murder with him, and that I was trying to prove to Holmes that I was just as smart as he was.
Which comes to one of my complaints about this book. The reader may guess at the answer to the mystery, but there's no way you can know for sure, for information is withheld from the reader until Holmes is there to fill in all of the gaps.
Still, I see Holmes appeal, and this was an enjoyable read. Especially since I was reading it for class and the teacher wouldn't let us read ahead, instead having us read it just as the story was first serialized.
I can certainly see why he is so popular, with stories such as this one. Holmes is the genius we all admire and wish we could be like. Who wouldn't like to solve the mysteries of life with such an ease?
Yet, in this particular story, Holmes isn't present for much of it. Instead, Watson is on his own to try to collect clues for Holmes and to attempt to solve the mystery of the hound. I enjoyed Watson's POV, as his intelligence level is more along the lines of my own, and as I was reading, I felt almost like I was trying to solve the murder with him, and that I was trying to prove to Holmes that I was just as smart as he was.
Which comes to one of my complaints about this book. The reader may guess at the answer to the mystery, but there's no way you can know for sure, for information is withheld from the reader until Holmes is there to fill in all of the gaps.
Still, I see Holmes appeal, and this was an enjoyable read. Especially since I was reading it for class and the teacher wouldn't let us read ahead, instead having us read it just as the story was first serialized.
April 10, 2011
The Hound of the Baskervilles by Arthur Conan Doyle was an excite novel about another adventure from everyones favorite detective, Sherlock Holmes. I found a great interest in this novel because I am very fond of mysteries. Sherlock Holmes is back with another mystery, but this time he has a suspected ghost on his hands. Holmes goes to the Baskerville estate to find out what this hound is after. This was not a ghost hound after all, and Holmes got himself in a hole with this one. Doctor Watson came to save Holmes in the end.
I really enjoyed reading The Hound of the Baskervilles. Its was an exciting novel that keep you on the edge of your seat the whole way through. Arthur Conan Doyle has very diverse characters that contribute to the plot of the novel very well. If I would have to change anything, I would change the beginning to have more description about Holmes and Doctor Watson. But it was the 5th Sherlock Holmes book so you might have to read some consecutive ones to get the point.
The novel was very interesting and keep you guessing. A book you never wanted to let down. I gave the book 4 stars!
I really enjoyed reading The Hound of the Baskervilles. Its was an exciting novel that keep you on the edge of your seat the whole way through. Arthur Conan Doyle has very diverse characters that contribute to the plot of the novel very well. If I would have to change anything, I would change the beginning to have more description about Holmes and Doctor Watson. But it was the 5th Sherlock Holmes book so you might have to read some consecutive ones to get the point.
The novel was very interesting and keep you guessing. A book you never wanted to let down. I gave the book 4 stars!
January 17, 2016
When a respected country doctor comes to Sherlock Holmes with a murder he believes to have been caused by the supernatural, Holmes is intrigued. He sends Watson to the moor with the new heir to the Baskerville fortune to learn more about the curse that is supposed to haunt the family.
It doesn't get more classic than this when it comes to good mystery. It's easy to see why Conan Doyle's novels had the success they did. The plot is tight, neither too convoluted, nor too obvious. Watson is a good "everyman", representing the reader's perspective in the story and Holmes is both irritatingly and endearingly 5 steps ahead of the other characters, the reader and, who knows, probably the author too. The descriptions of the barren and misty moor are particularly wonderful. Conan Doyle creates exactly the sort of creepy ambiance necessary for the suspense of the story to take hold. A great classic read.
It doesn't get more classic than this when it comes to good mystery. It's easy to see why Conan Doyle's novels had the success they did. The plot is tight, neither too convoluted, nor too obvious. Watson is a good "everyman", representing the reader's perspective in the story and Holmes is both irritatingly and endearingly 5 steps ahead of the other characters, the reader and, who knows, probably the author too. The descriptions of the barren and misty moor are particularly wonderful. Conan Doyle creates exactly the sort of creepy ambiance necessary for the suspense of the story to take hold. A great classic read.
January 1, 2012
A strange family legend combined with a mysterious death, add some other elements that aren't easily explained and you have the makings of a case that piques Sherlock Holmes' curiosity. This story is primarily set on the moors of Devon in England, the perfect backdrop for a creepy legend.
I have to admit that I was a little disappointed with this story from Arthur Conan Doyle. As a lover of mysteries, I had been looking forward to reading a Sherlock Holmes story. But Holmes was absent from most of this book as Watson is on his own for a good portion of it.
The Kindle version that I had was also missing some pertinent parts of the story, which I had to look up online to not be completely lost. And while the mystery they were solving was hardly over exciting, it was still a very enjoyable read with plenty of twists and turns to the plot.
I have to admit that I was a little disappointed with this story from Arthur Conan Doyle. As a lover of mysteries, I had been looking forward to reading a Sherlock Holmes story. But Holmes was absent from most of this book as Watson is on his own for a good portion of it.
The Kindle version that I had was also missing some pertinent parts of the story, which I had to look up online to not be completely lost. And while the mystery they were solving was hardly over exciting, it was still a very enjoyable read with plenty of twists and turns to the plot.
June 14, 2014
(Laurie R. King wrote the foreword for the edition I read, and if you want the best review of The Hound of the Baskervilles, you should read her essay. Here is my poor attempt.) I know there are only supposed to be eight or so types of literary conflict. But every time I read it, The Hound of the Baskervilles seems fresh and inspired, breaking all of those molds. Of course, it could be man vs. nature or man vs. man or any of those other types, but it never feels that way. The premise is actually very simple, but it is masterfully told with atmosphere galore. It is Conan Doyle at his best, building suspense and dark poetry at the same time. "Again and again it sounded, the whole air throbbing with it, strident, wild and menacing." Indeed.
January 8, 2012
Holmes and Watson investigate a potentially supernatural canine curse! This is easily the best Sherlock Holmes novel because it features 100% fewer Mormons and a far less convoluted backstory to explain the mystery. It feels more like an expanded short story, and that's the general structure at which the Holmes stories have excelled. Plus, Watson gets to play detective for a lot of the book, we get pieces of the story through his letters and diaries (and that conceit is one of my favorite parts of the canon), and little mini-mysteries all end up feeding into the larger mystery. It's clear why this is the best-known and most popular book.
January 21, 2011
It wasn't as good as Doyle's other stories, it just feels like he lost heart during the middle of the story, realized, and hurried to the end. While most of his other works were faster passed with just enough time to breath, this one just seems to droll on and have much less of a heart to it than the others. Which is a shame considering how much I like the other stories.
Doyle taught that it's not always the characters and the details to include, but sometimes there's just a spark of interest lost in the plot that really needs to be included for everyone to enjoy.
Doyle taught that it's not always the characters and the details to include, but sometimes there's just a spark of interest lost in the plot that really needs to be included for everyone to enjoy.
January 13, 2013
Incredibly satisfying to read again - pretty much an annual or semi-annual read. Holmes and Watson head off to the moors of Dartmoor on the trail of the ghostly hound that haunts the Baskerville family. Watson is allowed to be self-sufficient and intelligent - I always appreciate those stories most because he is a likeable guy. A few red herrings - an escaped convict, silent and bearded manservant, woman sobbing in the night - but they only add to thrill of the chase. I think its all the more satisfying because I always read it immediately after Holmes' adventure at in the Final Solution.
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June 5, 2011
I love mysteries by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Agatha Christie.
I don't know why the mysteries they make these days are so bad.
I also recommend Arsene Lupin who is a theif who steals from the rich people. Mariuce Leblanc does a good job with that except the Sherlock Holmes fans really hate the book Arsene Lupin vs Herlock Sholmes...
Though it was supposed to be Arsene Lupin VS Sherlock Holmes...
I really like the book, Hound of the Baskervilles.
I don't know why the mysteries they make these days are so bad.
I also recommend Arsene Lupin who is a theif who steals from the rich people. Mariuce Leblanc does a good job with that except the Sherlock Holmes fans really hate the book Arsene Lupin vs Herlock Sholmes...
Though it was supposed to be Arsene Lupin VS Sherlock Holmes...
I really like the book, Hound of the Baskervilles.
July 21, 2011
Things I guessed before they were revealed:
1. The Stapletons were really married, not siblings.
2. The Man on the Tor was Sherlock Holmes.
3. The dude who died wasn't Sir Henry.
Things I was totally wrong about:
1. The dude who died wasn't Barrymore.
2. Sir Henry wasn't really the escaped convict (though I thought this would be a stretch).
Not too shabby. Guess that's what comes from reading so many of these stories.
1. The Stapletons were really married, not siblings.
2. The Man on the Tor was Sherlock Holmes.
3. The dude who died wasn't Sir Henry.
Things I was totally wrong about:
1. The dude who died wasn't Barrymore.
2. Sir Henry wasn't really the escaped convict (though I thought this would be a stretch).
Not too shabby. Guess that's what comes from reading so many of these stories.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 17, 2013
Yep Holmes is still an ass and Watson's hero worship is annoying. However the plot was better this time, the mystery more mysterious, and a decided lack of Holmes until the end! As seems to be common for Sherlock Holmes stories and also my reading of Agatha Christie mysteries, everything was wrapped up quickly and neatly with a staged trap and a long detailed "explanation" by the detective. In this case Holmes to his confused sidekick Watson.
March 7, 2011
I read this so long ago I didn't really remember it, except the moor and that Doyle held no truck with the supernatural. Interesting & amusing to see what Doyle has to say about different peoples (the danger of crossing a Spaniard, for instance) and how Watson can always tell a person's character by their body shape, mannerisms, & dress.
February 8, 2012
Perhaps the most famous of the super sleuth's cases, this Sherlock Holmes adventure is in the public domain, with a free electronic copy available here.
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